Security Specialist II, Durango School District, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Security Specialist II, to join the Safety/Security Team at Durango High School. This position is a 1.0 FTE (8 hours per day), 9 month postion. Includes full benefits and begins October 26, 2026 or ASAP.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1,350 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district! (pro-rated for late start)

Job Title: Security Specialist II Pay Grade: Managerial/Technical

Job Family: Safety and Security FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Safety and Security Prepared Date: May 27, 2017; rev. 9/09/22

Typical Work Year: 9-12 months

SUMMARY: Maintain the safety and security of the students and campus before, during, and after school, foster an optimal learning environment and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by providing high visibility throughout the school; walking and surveying hallways, common areas, grounds and parking lots; monitoring group dynamics in order to identify potential fights and gang or hazardous activities; intervening in verbal and physical encounters among the students; defusing hostile situations; and enforcing safe school policies regarding weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, traffic rules, dress code, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Frequencies and percentages may vary based on whether the incumbent is assigned duties inside or outside the school building.

• Discuss/immediate infractions with students, provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior/incidents to administrators and assist with assignment of disciplinary measures as necessary. Report unsafe conditions and potential health and safety hazards to administrators and/or maintenance.
• Monitor students during the lunch hour inside and outside of the building.
• Investigate to identify students engaging in inappropriate behaviors when required. May include talking to and questioning students regarding attendance and/or discipline matters to include written reports, reporting discipline incidents.
• Maintain video surveillance integrity and monitor when appropriate to assess threats and potential hazardous dynamics/situations.
• Participate in Threat Assessments as requested.
• Direct traffic entering and leaving the parking lot, monitor curbside parking to assure safe and convenient parking for buses, and/or assist students locked out of cars.
• Attend and participate in security meetings and training.
• Retrieve students from class at the request of administration and escort them to specified locations.
• Assist visitors and check for visitor passes. Verify Student Identification (student badges) upon entry into the school campus. Request identification of non-students, provide directions, and/or escort off campus if necessary.
• May provide security at sporting events and extracurricular activities outside of school hours including evenings and weekends.
• Assist administrators, staff, students, and building visitors during drills and crisis situations (drills, evacuations, lockdowns, secure/lockouts, weapons/contraband control, bomb threats.)
• Communicate with SRO's and local law enforcement regarding student and/or property matters.
• Provide monthly safety and security metrics to include property logs to the Lead Security Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High School diploma. Courses in psychology and/or social studies equivalent to 2 years of college preferred. Direct experience in school security and/or law enforcement academy, military security, military corrections training, or other applicable training preferred. SRP/SRM trained. Safe2Tell trained. Threat Assessment trained.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in the security field, such as police department or security guard, public/private school or university security technician or specialist preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: CPI certified. ICS100Sca and IS362 certified. Valid CO driver's license required; CPR/First Aid/AED certifications preferred at hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to use diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Knowledge non-violent and physical intervention techniques
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of two-way radios required within one month after entering position
• Basic operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals preferred at hire; required within one month after entering position
• Basic operating knowledge of security cameras preferred at hire; required within one month after entering position

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Durango, CO 81303,, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.